TRIP GUIDES

The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the “Island in the Sky” district of Canyonlands National Park.

Cottonwood Lakes is a 23.3 mile loop surrounding High Sierra Landscapes. Hike by alpine lakes, vistas, wildflower-lined streams, and twisted ancient foxtail pine forest straight out of Ansel Adams— under the shadow of 14,000-foot tall Mt. Langley.

A trip guide for the 160-mile loop along the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail with trailheads, gear list, resupply trail towns and suggested itinerary

The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is a 310-mile backpacking trail in Minnesota along the North Shore of Lake Superior. We explain campsites, logistics, resupply and how to hike the SHT

Here’s everything I learned that you should know about backpacking, running, or hiking the Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop.

The Monadnock Sunapee Greenway is a 52-mile trail winding through southern New Hampshire, between the beautiful summits of Mt. Sunapee and Mt. Monadnock.

Mount Rainier’s premier trail, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, is a backpacker’s dream. On this 5- to 10-day backpacking trip, you will circumnavigate Washington’s Mt. Rainier, the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48.

The definitive guide from a 2-time thru-hiker to backpacking the High Sierra Trail. To call the HST an alternative to the John Muir Trail would be to minimize its standing as a world-class trail in its own right.

The 565-mile Blue Mountains Trail (BMT) is Oregon’s newest thru-hike trail. Leaving Wallowa Lake State Park, it forms a spiral to finish at John Day. It passes through the lands of the Nez Perce, and Confederated Tribes of Umatilla and Warm Springs.

Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park based on unique features, high peaks, alpine lakes, challenging obstacles, and stunning hikes in Colorado.

Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.

The reason they call the Salmon ‘The River of No Return’? You’ll never wanna leave! This 4-6 day whitewater rafting trip down the Main Fork of the Salmon, over beautiful high volume class III-IV rapids and pool-drop water, is a dream come true!

Want a beginner-friendly, flatwater river trip with great views? Visit Ruby Horsethief Canyon to experience 25-mile, year-round rafting down the Colorado River with red rock arches, sandy beaches, and side hikes from Colorado to Westwater, Utah.

Fish scenic southern Colorado at one of the best fishing spots for wheelchair users. We cover rules/licenses, flies and gear, guided trips and disabled access

The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the “Island in the Sky” district of Canyonlands National Park.

The C&O Canal Towpath is one of the East Coast’s premiere bicycle pathways. This car-free hike and bike trail is 185-miles long, following the Potomac River from DC to Maryland. Campsites, hostels, bike shops, and more make this a pleasurable ride.

With 150 miles of gravel hike-and-bike trail, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) is one of the East’s best pathways, perfect for leisurely bike rides. The old railroad follows beautiful waterways, weaving around Allegheny mountains and hills.

The Kokopelli Trail is a 143-mile desert bikepacking route that connects Fruita, Colorado, in western Colorado and Moab, Utah on singletrack and jeep roads

Bikepack the 500-mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Ride your mountain bike on one of the most scenic Colorado bike trails. Whether you’re doing the Colorado Trail race or biking in sections, this guide includes campsites, water, resupply, gear and more.

Find out what makes bikepacking the Lower Deschutes River Trail unique — and why it’s Oregon’s best trail for your first overnight mountain biking trip.

The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the “Island in the Sky” district of Canyonlands National Park.

Mount Rainier’s premier trail, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, is a backpacker’s dream. On this 5- to 10-day backpacking trip, you will circumnavigate Washington’s Mt. Rainier, the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48.

Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.

A guide to backpacking Hawai’i in Haleakalā National Park in Maui, including itineraries for the best 3-day overnight hikes in Haleakalā crater and to the summit

The Chilkoot Trail follows the first 33 miles of the Klondike Goldrush route. This recreational hiking and backpacking route is unique due to its dialed campground, campsite infrastructure, stunning views, and distinct loneliness of Chilkoot Pass.

Walk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park. It offers narrow and beginner-friendly trails where you’ll traverse mesa and ancient cliff dwellings in an interactive park accessible to folks of all ages and abilities.